Organisation backs calls for regular motor tests
What about cars that are not roadworthy?
READ: Easter road safety | Authorities turn attention to vehicle maintenance
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation and the Department of Transpofrt have come together to launch the IT Begins with Me to raise awarenews about vehicle testing.
The CEO of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation or RMI, Ipeleng Mabusela discussed this with eNCA.
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